只要我們對御本尊持續強盛的信心, 我們對人生就有心的看法, 能夠以清新的活力行動, 克服一切困難.
我們應切記信心的原點是以萬難都能克服的深厚確信貫徹一生.
As long as we maintain strong faith in the Gohonzon, we can always act with fresh vitality and overcome every difficulty as we gain a new outlook on life.
We should remember that the prime point of faith is to live our entire lives with the deep conviction that no deadlock is impossible to surmount.
星期五, 3月 21, 2008
星期四, 3月 20, 2008
今日指導 三月二十日
飛機的機翼不受氣壓的阻力, 就不能起飛.
同樣地, 除非我們在人生中經歷困難與痛苦, 我們就無法感受真正的喜悅.
雖然我們必會在人生旅途中遭遇種種困難與阻礙, 當我們為廣宣流布而活時, 生命將在周圍的人的眼中發出光輝, 即使我們本身不覺察到這個事實.
Without the pressure of air against its wings, an airplane cannot fly.
In a similar sense, unless we experience hardship and suffering in life, we cannot feel any real joy.
Though we will definitely meet difficulty and resistance in life when we live for the sake of kosen-rufu, our around us, even though we, ourselves, may not be aware of it.
同樣地, 除非我們在人生中經歷困難與痛苦, 我們就無法感受真正的喜悅.
雖然我們必會在人生旅途中遭遇種種困難與阻礙, 當我們為廣宣流布而活時, 生命將在周圍的人的眼中發出光輝, 即使我們本身不覺察到這個事實.
Without the pressure of air against its wings, an airplane cannot fly.
In a similar sense, unless we experience hardship and suffering in life, we cannot feel any real joy.
Though we will definitely meet difficulty and resistance in life when we live for the sake of kosen-rufu, our around us, even though we, ourselves, may not be aware of it.
星期三, 3月 19, 2008
今日指導 三月十九日
無論你經歷何種煎熬或困難 , 你絕不應失去希望.
即使你會暫受病魔或經濟困難之苦, 你的心胸應經常燃燒不滅的希望.
No matter what suffering or difficulties you may experience, you should never lose hope.
Even if you may temporarily suffer from the devil of illness or financial difficulty, your heart should always be aglow with indestructible hope.
即使你會暫受病魔或經濟困難之苦, 你的心胸應經常燃燒不滅的希望.
No matter what suffering or difficulties you may experience, you should never lose hope.
Even if you may temporarily suffer from the devil of illness or financial difficulty, your heart should always be aglow with indestructible hope.
星期二, 3月 18, 2008
今日指導 三月十八日
御書說及: "地獄之苦將即刻消除."
只要你具有勇往直前的信心, 你一定能將惡業消除, 轉換宿命, 並進入一個所願滿足的生命境涯.
請保持着這一個確信, 繼續多唱題目, 經常以清純, 精進的信心向前跨越另一步.
The gosho states, "the suffering of hell will vanish instantly."
So long as you have ever-advancing faith, you will definitely erase your evil karma, change your destiny and enter a state of life in which all your desires are unmistakably fulfilled.
Confident in this, please continue to chant abundant daimoku, always advancing another step with pure and gallant faith.
只要你具有勇往直前的信心, 你一定能將惡業消除, 轉換宿命, 並進入一個所願滿足的生命境涯.
請保持着這一個確信, 繼續多唱題目, 經常以清純, 精進的信心向前跨越另一步.
The gosho states, "the suffering of hell will vanish instantly."
So long as you have ever-advancing faith, you will definitely erase your evil karma, change your destiny and enter a state of life in which all your desires are unmistakably fulfilled.
Confident in this, please continue to chant abundant daimoku, always advancing another step with pure and gallant faith.
星期一, 3月 17, 2008
今日指導 三月十七日
身為本佛日蓮大聖人的弟子, 我們誕生於這世上以履行廣宣流布的誓言.
身為佛教徒而為眾生的幸福努力是我們自然的責任.
日常活動的目的在於我們如何為那些受苦的人盡心盡力.
We were born into this world as disciples of the true Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, to fulfil our pledge for kosen-rufu.
It is our natural responsibility as Buddhists to work for the happiness of many people.
The purpose of our daily activities lies in how we can exert ourselves for the sake of those who are suffering.
身為佛教徒而為眾生的幸福努力是我們自然的責任.
日常活動的目的在於我們如何為那些受苦的人盡心盡力.
We were born into this world as disciples of the true Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, to fulfil our pledge for kosen-rufu.
It is our natural responsibility as Buddhists to work for the happiness of many people.
The purpose of our daily activities lies in how we can exert ourselves for the sake of those who are suffering.
星期六, 3月 15, 2008
今日指導 三月十六日
御本尊絕不會為遺棄那些將自己奉獻於廣宣流布的人.
這些人必定會受到御本尊的稱讚與諸天善神的佑護.
The Gohonzon will never forsake those who dedicate themselves to kosen-rufu.
Such people will definitely be praised by the Gohonzon and receive the protection of the Buddhist gods.
這些人必定會受到御本尊的稱讚與諸天善神的佑護.
The Gohonzon will never forsake those who dedicate themselves to kosen-rufu.
Such people will definitely be praised by the Gohonzon and receive the protection of the Buddhist gods.
今日指導 三月十五日
身為地涌菩薩的眷屬, 我們為妙法的廣宣流布而立起奮鬥.
因此, 只要信心是真誠的, 行動是真心的, 必會受到御本尊的佑護.
這些具有清純信心為廣宣流布活動的可貴人士, 絕對能受到御本尊的佑護.
As followers of the Budhisattvas of the Earth, we have stood up to fight for the kosen-rufu of Myoho, or the Mystic Law.
Therefore, as long as your faith is sincere and your actions are true, the Gohonzon will definitely protect you.
Such precious individuals of pure faith, who act for the sake of kosen-rufu, can never fail to receive the Gohonzon's protection.
因此, 只要信心是真誠的, 行動是真心的, 必會受到御本尊的佑護.
這些具有清純信心為廣宣流布活動的可貴人士, 絕對能受到御本尊的佑護.
As followers of the Budhisattvas of the Earth, we have stood up to fight for the kosen-rufu of Myoho, or the Mystic Law.
Therefore, as long as your faith is sincere and your actions are true, the Gohonzon will definitely protect you.
Such precious individuals of pure faith, who act for the sake of kosen-rufu, can never fail to receive the Gohonzon's protection.
星期五, 3月 14, 2008
今日指導 三月十四日
我們為了推進廣宣流布與磨練信心而存在的組織, 好比是連接我們的生命與信心血脈的橋樑, 幫助我們成佛與得到絕對的幸福.
不過, 認為可單獨修行而脫離組織的人, 會傾於在信心上發展一種為個人看法與偏見所歪曲的我見態度.
Our organisation, which exists to promote kosen-rufu and polish our faith, can be compared to a bridge which connects our lives with the lifeblood of faith, helping us attain enlightenment and absolute happiness.
One who leaves the organisation, however, thinking it fine to practise alone at his own convenience, tends to develop a self-righteous attitude in faith, which is distorted by personal views and biases.
不過, 認為可單獨修行而脫離組織的人, 會傾於在信心上發展一種為個人看法與偏見所歪曲的我見態度.
Our organisation, which exists to promote kosen-rufu and polish our faith, can be compared to a bridge which connects our lives with the lifeblood of faith, helping us attain enlightenment and absolute happiness.
One who leaves the organisation, however, thinking it fine to practise alone at his own convenience, tends to develop a self-righteous attitude in faith, which is distorted by personal views and biases.
星期四, 3月 13, 2008
今日指導 三月十三日
我們的信力與行力使我們獲取御本尊絕對與無邊無量的佛力與法力.
在這一層關係上, 你誠懇與強盛的信心是最重要的.
因此, 我們應該在一生中保持永遠前進的信心與修行.
It is our power of faith and power of practice that enables us to tap the absolute and boundless power of the Buddha and power of the Law in the Gohonzon.
In this connection, your sincere, strong faith is most important.
Therefore, we should maintain ever-advancing faith and practice throughout life.
在這一層關係上, 你誠懇與強盛的信心是最重要的.
因此, 我們應該在一生中保持永遠前進的信心與修行.
It is our power of faith and power of practice that enables us to tap the absolute and boundless power of the Buddha and power of the Law in the Gohonzon.
In this connection, your sincere, strong faith is most important.
Therefore, we should maintain ever-advancing faith and practice throughout life.
星期三, 3月 12, 2008
今日指導 三月十二日
負有職責的人須相應地深化信心, 愛惜, 維護及引導他人, 並在自身成長方面向前躍進一步.
這是很重要的.
要記得因為有先輩在旁, 所以才能夠打開自己信心的視野.
It is vital that those in positions of responsibility proportionately deepen their faith; love, protect and guide others; and strive to progress one step further in their personal development.
Remember that because you had seniors, you yourself were able to open your eyes to faith.
這是很重要的.
要記得因為有先輩在旁, 所以才能夠打開自己信心的視野.
It is vital that those in positions of responsibility proportionately deepen their faith; love, protect and guide others; and strive to progress one step further in their personal development.
Remember that because you had seniors, you yourself were able to open your eyes to faith.
星期二, 3月 11, 2008
今日指導 三月十一日
學會的精神是守護御本尊, 是向御本尊祈求, 推進信心的精神.
是折伏的精神.
是朝向廣宣流布無數挑戰的精神.
是面對任何困難都不退缩的精神.
The Gakkai spirit is the spirit to protect Gohonzon, to pray to it, and to propagate faith in it.
It is the spirit to shakubuku.
It is the spirit of unlimited challenge towards kosen-rufu.
It is the spirit not to retreat in the face of any difficulty.
是折伏的精神.
是朝向廣宣流布無數挑戰的精神.
是面對任何困難都不退缩的精神.
The Gakkai spirit is the spirit to protect Gohonzon, to pray to it, and to propagate faith in it.
It is the spirit to shakubuku.
It is the spirit of unlimited challenge towards kosen-rufu.
It is the spirit not to retreat in the face of any difficulty.
星期一, 3月 10, 2008
星期日, 3月 09, 2008
今日指導 三月九日
即使你在人生與信心修行的道路上面對種種不幸的事情, 通過強盛的信心而得到現証能使你確信佛法的力量, 從而對人生充滿希望與勇氣.
這將使你朝着以妙法為本的永恆, 真正的幸福之道前進.
Even if you may have suffered from unfortunate circumstances in the course of your life and practice of faith , the actual proof you see as a result of your strong faith will leave you clearly convinced of the power of Buddhism, giving rise to hope and courage in life.
This, in turn, will enable you to advance on a course towards lasting, genuine happiness based on the law of Myoho.
這將使你朝着以妙法為本的永恆, 真正的幸福之道前進.
Even if you may have suffered from unfortunate circumstances in the course of your life and practice of faith , the actual proof you see as a result of your strong faith will leave you clearly convinced of the power of Buddhism, giving rise to hope and courage in life.
This, in turn, will enable you to advance on a course towards lasting, genuine happiness based on the law of Myoho.
今日指導 三月八日
無論面對什麼情況, 一個以勇氣不斷地唱誦南無妙法蓮華經的人, 將能因法力和信力的關係而湧現佛界並與常樂我淨的宇宙韻律一支.
這是佛道修行的原因.
除了通過佛法的修行可達到一個不崩潰的生命境涯外, 被無其他的方法.
A person who constantly chants Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with courage, no matter what circumstances he may face, will be able to manifest Buddhahood and live in accordance with the universal rhythm of eternity, happiness, true self and purity (jo raku ga jo), due to the power of the law and the power of faith.
This is the reason for our Buddhist practice.
There is no other way to realise a life-condition as indestructible as that which we can attain through the practice of Buddhism.
這是佛道修行的原因.
除了通過佛法的修行可達到一個不崩潰的生命境涯外, 被無其他的方法.
A person who constantly chants Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with courage, no matter what circumstances he may face, will be able to manifest Buddhahood and live in accordance with the universal rhythm of eternity, happiness, true self and purity (jo raku ga jo), due to the power of the law and the power of faith.
This is the reason for our Buddhist practice.
There is no other way to realise a life-condition as indestructible as that which we can attain through the practice of Buddhism.
星期二, 3月 04, 2008
今日指導 三月四日
妙法是永恆的.
它具有無窮的力量.
因此, 以妙法的正確信心為本就好比擁有一架力量無窮的引擎.
唯有通過作為宇宙的根本法則而永遠存在的妙法, 才能真正地本着宇宙本身永恆, 無窮的力量建立一個正確, 安穩的人生.
The Law of Myoho is eternal.
It is possesses infinite power.
Therefore, basing oneself on correct faith in the Law of Myoho is like having an engine with infinite power.
Only through Myoho, which exists forever as the fundamental law of the universe, can one surely construct a correct and secure course in life based on the eternal boundless power of the universe itself.
它具有無窮的力量.
因此, 以妙法的正確信心為本就好比擁有一架力量無窮的引擎.
唯有通過作為宇宙的根本法則而永遠存在的妙法, 才能真正地本着宇宙本身永恆, 無窮的力量建立一個正確, 安穩的人生.
The Law of Myoho is eternal.
It is possesses infinite power.
Therefore, basing oneself on correct faith in the Law of Myoho is like having an engine with infinite power.
Only through Myoho, which exists forever as the fundamental law of the universe, can one surely construct a correct and secure course in life based on the eternal boundless power of the universe itself.
星期一, 3月 03, 2008
今日指導 三月二日
信心即實踐.
因此, 通過行動所表達的信心與佛意相符合.
實踐學會活動的行動是真正的佛道修行, 這將致使大功德之花盛開.
Faith equals practice.
Therefore, it is faith expressed through action that is in accord with the Buddha's will.
The actions one takes in carrying out Gakkai activities are the true Buddhist practice and will lead to the flowering of great benefit.
因此, 通過行動所表達的信心與佛意相符合.
實踐學會活動的行動是真正的佛道修行, 這將致使大功德之花盛開.
Faith equals practice.
Therefore, it is faith expressed through action that is in accord with the Buddha's will.
The actions one takes in carrying out Gakkai activities are the true Buddhist practice and will lead to the flowering of great benefit.
星期六, 3月 01, 2008
今日指導 三月一日
無論發生什麼事, 你一定要日日實踐勤行與唱題的修行.
勤行與唱題使生命內奧產生一股生氣勃勃和堅強的生命力, 給予你解決人生苦難的力量.
因此, 你絕不應藉口太忙或太累而忽略勤行.
絕對不可切斷信心的"電源".
No matter what happens, you must carry out the practice of gongyo and chant daimoku everyday.
Doing gongyo and chanting daimoku give rise to a bright and vibrant life-force from the depths of your life, giving you the power to resolve life difficulties.
Therefore, you should never neglect gongyo on account of too busy or to tired.
Never "pull the plug" of your faith.
勤行與唱題使生命內奧產生一股生氣勃勃和堅強的生命力, 給予你解決人生苦難的力量.
因此, 你絕不應藉口太忙或太累而忽略勤行.
絕對不可切斷信心的"電源".
No matter what happens, you must carry out the practice of gongyo and chant daimoku everyday.
Doing gongyo and chanting daimoku give rise to a bright and vibrant life-force from the depths of your life, giving you the power to resolve life difficulties.
Therefore, you should never neglect gongyo on account of too busy or to tired.
Never "pull the plug" of your faith.
今日指導 二月二十九日
只要你信心和活動方面都很認真, 一切將會成為福運與功德.
絕對不可讓埋怨和牢騷導致你捨棄自己的信心.
勝負自會在10年或20年後分曉.
To the extent that one is earnest in his faith and activities, everything will become his faith and activities, everything will become his good fortune and benefit.
Don't let grumbling or complaints lead you to abandon your faith.
Whether you gain or lose will become clear ten or twenty years down the line.
絕對不可讓埋怨和牢騷導致你捨棄自己的信心.
勝負自會在10年或20年後分曉.
To the extent that one is earnest in his faith and activities, everything will become his faith and activities, everything will become his good fortune and benefit.
Don't let grumbling or complaints lead you to abandon your faith.
Whether you gain or lose will become clear ten or twenty years down the line.
今日指導 二月二十八日
我誠懇希望你能勇猛精進.
在家庭, 地域與社會中, 勇氣對個人信心的修行是有必要的.
此外, 只有勇猛的信心才有助於證明我們的正義.
I sincerely hope you will advance with courage.
Courage is necessary in an individual's practice of faith in the family, in the community and in society as a whole.
Furthermore, only courageous faith is instrumental in proving our justice.
在家庭, 地域與社會中, 勇氣對個人信心的修行是有必要的.
此外, 只有勇猛的信心才有助於證明我們的正義.
I sincerely hope you will advance with courage.
Courage is necessary in an individual's practice of faith in the family, in the community and in society as a whole.
Furthermore, only courageous faith is instrumental in proving our justice.
今日指導 二月二十七日
佛道修行與推進廣宣流布的真正舞台就是在自己的工作崗位上, 社區或簡言之, 是目前所處的地方.
請確信這個地方就是你要為廣宣流布以及自身成佛而必須奮力的場所.
The true stage of your Buddhist practice and action for kosen-rufu is none other than your place of work, your community, or, in short, the place where you exist right now.
Please have deep conviction that right here is the place where you must exert yourself for the sake of kosen-rufu and for your own enlightenment.
請確信這個地方就是你要為廣宣流布以及自身成佛而必須奮力的場所.
The true stage of your Buddhist practice and action for kosen-rufu is none other than your place of work, your community, or, in short, the place where you exist right now.
Please have deep conviction that right here is the place where you must exert yourself for the sake of kosen-rufu and for your own enlightenment.
今日指導 二月二十六日
單單將"信心"掛在口上是很容易的, 然而, 將信心付諸於行動卻很困難.
不過, 學會的活動是富有意義的, 它讓我們共同奮鬥, 不斷地鞏固我們的信心並互相激勵向上.
這是組織的目的以及異體同心的根本.
It is easy to simply parrot the word " faith."
However, putting faith into practice is difficult.
The activities of the Gakkai are significant, however, in that they allow us to strive together to continually solidify our faith and to help one another improve.
This is the purpose of our organisation and the basis of unity of itai doshin.
不過, 學會的活動是富有意義的, 它讓我們共同奮鬥, 不斷地鞏固我們的信心並互相激勵向上.
這是組織的目的以及異體同心的根本.
It is easy to simply parrot the word " faith."
However, putting faith into practice is difficult.
The activities of the Gakkai are significant, however, in that they allow us to strive together to continually solidify our faith and to help one another improve.
This is the purpose of our organisation and the basis of unity of itai doshin.
星期一, 2月 25, 2008
今日指導 二月二十五日
請了解你以信心為本的勤行與不懈的廣布活動最終會以福運與功德回歸於你.
這是大聖人佛法的本質.
Please understand that your daily practice of gongyo and your continuous activities for kosen-rufu, based upon faith, ultimately return to you as fortune and benefit.
This is the nature of the Daishonin's Buddhism.
這是大聖人佛法的本質.
Please understand that your daily practice of gongyo and your continuous activities for kosen-rufu, based upon faith, ultimately return to you as fortune and benefit.
This is the nature of the Daishonin's Buddhism.
星期日, 2月 24, 2008
今日指導 二月二十四日
斷絕怨嫉的產生.
它是你的敵人並阻擋通往功德的道路.
讓我們使每一個人以清新, 誠懇並與御本尊直接聯繫的信心實現所有的意願.
Put an end to onshitsu.
It is your enemy and stand in the way of benefit.
Let's enable everyone to fulfil all their desires with fresh, honest faith linked directly to the Gohonzon.
它是你的敵人並阻擋通往功德的道路.
讓我們使每一個人以清新, 誠懇並與御本尊直接聯繫的信心實現所有的意願.
Put an end to onshitsu.
It is your enemy and stand in the way of benefit.
Let's enable everyone to fulfil all their desires with fresh, honest faith linked directly to the Gohonzon.
今日指導 二月二十三日
妙法是具有絕對力量的偉大法則.
缺乏力量的人無法真正地感受到快樂或將他人從痛苦中挽救出來.
只有通過信心才可獲得妙法的力量, 因此, 你應該一刻也絕不退轉地懷着希望與勇氣實踐信心.
Myoho is a great law or principle that possesses absolute power.
One who lacks power cannot be truly happy, or save others from suffering.
Only through faith can one obtain this absolute power of Myoho.
Therefore, you should carry out faith with hope and courage, never regressing even for a moment.
缺乏力量的人無法真正地感受到快樂或將他人從痛苦中挽救出來.
只有通過信心才可獲得妙法的力量, 因此, 你應該一刻也絕不退轉地懷着希望與勇氣實踐信心.
Myoho is a great law or principle that possesses absolute power.
One who lacks power cannot be truly happy, or save others from suffering.
Only through faith can one obtain this absolute power of Myoho.
Therefore, you should carry out faith with hope and courage, never regressing even for a moment.
今日指導 二月二十二日
任何問題或痛苦都能以信心解決.
如果你的信心脆弱, 那麼痛苦將轉為抱怨與批評, 也將會使自己的功德消失無蹤.
信心帶來最高價值與最大滿足的人生.
在你建設一個具足功德的充實人生時, 千萬不可忘記"信心"二字的重要性.
Any difficult problem or suffering can be solved with faith.
If your faith becomes weak, then suffering will turn into complaint and criticism, and your will destroy the source of benefit in your life.
Faith gives rise to a life of the highest value and greatest satisfaction.
Never forget the importance of the world "faith" as you build a life of a total fulfillment which is overflowing with benefit.
如果你的信心脆弱, 那麼痛苦將轉為抱怨與批評, 也將會使自己的功德消失無蹤.
信心帶來最高價值與最大滿足的人生.
在你建設一個具足功德的充實人生時, 千萬不可忘記"信心"二字的重要性.
Any difficult problem or suffering can be solved with faith.
If your faith becomes weak, then suffering will turn into complaint and criticism, and your will destroy the source of benefit in your life.
Faith gives rise to a life of the highest value and greatest satisfaction.
Never forget the importance of the world "faith" as you build a life of a total fulfillment which is overflowing with benefit.
星期一, 2月 18, 2008
今日指導 二月二十一日
信心有強弱深淺之分.
只有通過根深蒂固的信心, 才可醖釀大歡喜與大確信.
同時也能以此信心使一生發出光芒.
Faith can be either strong or week, deep or shallow.
Only through strong, deep faith can one develop great joy and great confidence.
He can also make himself shine throughout his life with such faith.
只有通過根深蒂固的信心, 才可醖釀大歡喜與大確信.
同時也能以此信心使一生發出光芒.
Faith can be either strong or week, deep or shallow.
Only through strong, deep faith can one develop great joy and great confidence.
He can also make himself shine throughout his life with such faith.
今日指導 二月二十日
一生慣徹信心到底.
因為信心的目的是要達到一生成佛, 只有一生貫徹信心, 才可以說是在正確地修行.
如果在半途退轉, 就不能算是真實的信心.
Maintain your faith throughout your life.
Beacuse the purpose of faith is to attain enlightenment in this lifetime, you can declare that you have practised faith correctly only when you have carried it out throughout your life.
If you should backslide halfway, you can by no means say that your faith was genuine.
因為信心的目的是要達到一生成佛, 只有一生貫徹信心, 才可以說是在正確地修行.
如果在半途退轉, 就不能算是真實的信心.
Maintain your faith throughout your life.
Beacuse the purpose of faith is to attain enlightenment in this lifetime, you can declare that you have practised faith correctly only when you have carried it out throughout your life.
If you should backslide halfway, you can by no means say that your faith was genuine.
今日指導 二月十九日
求道心代表行動.
受持御本尊, 勤行和唱題都是表現求道心的行動.
再者, 拜讀御書, 參加大小型的會議以及接受指導, 同樣的都是求道心的表現.
A seeking spirit means taking action.
Embracing the Gohonzon, doing gongyo and chanting daimoku to the Gonhonzon are all action which reflect one's seeking mind.
Moreover, reading the gosho, attending meeting, whether larger or small, and receiving guidance are, in a similar sense, expressions of one's seeking spirit.
受持御本尊, 勤行和唱題都是表現求道心的行動.
再者, 拜讀御書, 參加大小型的會議以及接受指導, 同樣的都是求道心的表現.
A seeking spirit means taking action.
Embracing the Gohonzon, doing gongyo and chanting daimoku to the Gonhonzon are all action which reflect one's seeking mind.
Moreover, reading the gosho, attending meeting, whether larger or small, and receiving guidance are, in a similar sense, expressions of one's seeking spirit.
今日指導 二月十八日
推進廣宣流布乃佛敕佛意, 也是最大的榮譽.
請確信這樣的做法將為你帶來永恆的福運.
To promote the cause of kosen-rufu, which is the Buddha's will, is in itself the greatest glory and honour.
Please be confident that doing so will lead to your eternal good fortune.
請確信這樣的做法將為你帶來永恆的福運.
To promote the cause of kosen-rufu, which is the Buddha's will, is in itself the greatest glory and honour.
Please be confident that doing so will lead to your eternal good fortune.
星期六, 2月 16, 2008
今日指導 二月十七日
如果忘記拜讀御書, 那麼你的實踐與指導就會傾向理想主義, 並開始反映自己的觀點.
在這方面, 讓我們誠懇地互相檢查以免大家的努力付諸流水.
切記我們可在御書中找到任何問題的解決方法及信心的基本原理.
If you forget to read the gosho, then your practice and guidance will tend towards idealism, beginning to reflect your own personal views.
Let us sincerely check each other in this regard so that we do not waste our efforts.
Please bear in mind that within the gosho you can find the way to solve any problem, as well as the fundamental principle of faith.
在這方面, 讓我們誠懇地互相檢查以免大家的努力付諸流水.
切記我們可在御書中找到任何問題的解決方法及信心的基本原理.
If you forget to read the gosho, then your practice and guidance will tend towards idealism, beginning to reflect your own personal views.
Let us sincerely check each other in this regard so that we do not waste our efforts.
Please bear in mind that within the gosho you can find the way to solve any problem, as well as the fundamental principle of faith.
今日指導 二月十六日
要一人立起.
絕對不可被習慣驅使着.
每個人都必須建立一個堅固的中心体.
Stand alone.
Never be swept up along by force of habit.
Build a solid core in each individual.
絕對不可被習慣驅使着.
每個人都必須建立一個堅固的中心体.
Stand alone.
Never be swept up along by force of habit.
Build a solid core in each individual.
星期五, 2月 15, 2008
青年よ座談会に勇んで集い合え
戸田先生は出席した座談会で青年部が活躍している姿を見ると、心から喜ばれた。
「ここの座談会は青年が集まる座談会だ！うれしい、うれしい！」
青年がいれば、皆がうれしい。多宝の友も、元気になる。
懸命に戦う青年ほど、美しいものはない。地域の方々にまで、さわやかな希望が広がる。
青年部は、わが地域の座談会に、勇んで集い合っていただきたい。婦人部も、壮年部も、応援をお願いします！
さあ新時代の2月闘争だ。青年部が座談会を軸にして、広宣流布を拡大する――戸田先生が、どれほど喜ばれるか。
そして３・１６「広宣流布記念の日」の50周年を、新しき師子の陣列で、晴れ晴れと迎えていただきたい。
昭和31年5月。私が指揮を執る大阪支部が「1万１１１１世帯」の大折伏を達成した。
戸田先生は、かつてない拡大を、こう讃えてくださった。
「この大阪の素晴らしい拡大の結果に学んで、他の地域でも、大阪のように座談会を主力にしてやろうという方針となった。その意気に燃え上がってきた所で、多くの弘教ができたのである」
常勝の歴史は、座談会によって築かれたのだ。
私は戸田先生の指導を、きちんと記録し、残してきた。
先生は強調された。
「座談会をやって、二人でも三人でもいれば、御本尊の話、学会の話をして、みな、感激に満ちて帰っていく。そこから、いまの組織が発祥し、できあがっていったのである」
戸田先生が拡大の中心軸に据えられたのは、座談会であった。
「われわれは最初、座談会をやったときは、一人か二人、あるいは三人のため、遠いところまで出かけたものである。その原点へもどって、まじめに、真剣に、会員を育ててもらいたい」
今年、座談会に出た人は？＜「ハイ」と全員から元気な返事が＞
座談会に行かなくなったら、もう折伏の陣列から離れてしまっている。
戦後、出獄された戸田先生は、「学会の再建にあたっては、座談会の復活が根本である」と一貫して訴えていかれた。
そして、こう言われていた。
「百万言の耳当たりのよい理論よりも、一つの座談会の実践のほうが、はるかに広宣流布の歯車を回すことになる」
多忙であっても、できるかぎり時間をこじあけて座談会に集い、広布の息吹を呼吸していくのだ。
「本当に正しい折伏の場は、創価学会の座談会以外に絶対にない」
「大聖人の仏法の座談会である。慈愛に）満ちあふれた、この世でいちばん楽しい会合であるべきだ」
この先生の叫びを心に刻みたい。
新時代第15回本部幹部会での名誉会長のスピーチ㊤（2008年2月13日聖教新聞掲載）
「ここの座談会は青年が集まる座談会だ！うれしい、うれしい！」
青年がいれば、皆がうれしい。多宝の友も、元気になる。
懸命に戦う青年ほど、美しいものはない。地域の方々にまで、さわやかな希望が広がる。
青年部は、わが地域の座談会に、勇んで集い合っていただきたい。婦人部も、壮年部も、応援をお願いします！
さあ新時代の2月闘争だ。青年部が座談会を軸にして、広宣流布を拡大する――戸田先生が、どれほど喜ばれるか。
そして３・１６「広宣流布記念の日」の50周年を、新しき師子の陣列で、晴れ晴れと迎えていただきたい。
昭和31年5月。私が指揮を執る大阪支部が「1万１１１１世帯」の大折伏を達成した。
戸田先生は、かつてない拡大を、こう讃えてくださった。
「この大阪の素晴らしい拡大の結果に学んで、他の地域でも、大阪のように座談会を主力にしてやろうという方針となった。その意気に燃え上がってきた所で、多くの弘教ができたのである」
常勝の歴史は、座談会によって築かれたのだ。
私は戸田先生の指導を、きちんと記録し、残してきた。
先生は強調された。
「座談会をやって、二人でも三人でもいれば、御本尊の話、学会の話をして、みな、感激に満ちて帰っていく。そこから、いまの組織が発祥し、できあがっていったのである」
戸田先生が拡大の中心軸に据えられたのは、座談会であった。
「われわれは最初、座談会をやったときは、一人か二人、あるいは三人のため、遠いところまで出かけたものである。その原点へもどって、まじめに、真剣に、会員を育ててもらいたい」
今年、座談会に出た人は？＜「ハイ」と全員から元気な返事が＞
座談会に行かなくなったら、もう折伏の陣列から離れてしまっている。
戦後、出獄された戸田先生は、「学会の再建にあたっては、座談会の復活が根本である」と一貫して訴えていかれた。
そして、こう言われていた。
「百万言の耳当たりのよい理論よりも、一つの座談会の実践のほうが、はるかに広宣流布の歯車を回すことになる」
多忙であっても、できるかぎり時間をこじあけて座談会に集い、広布の息吹を呼吸していくのだ。
「本当に正しい折伏の場は、創価学会の座談会以外に絶対にない」
「大聖人の仏法の座談会である。慈愛に）満ちあふれた、この世でいちばん楽しい会合であるべきだ」
この先生の叫びを心に刻みたい。
新時代第15回本部幹部会での名誉会長のスピーチ㊤（2008年2月13日聖教新聞掲載）
今日指導 二月十五日
折伏致使他人放棄錯誤的觀念, 並對自己膚淺的'生活方式產生懷疑.
折伏是一項崇高的行為, 它教導他人真正的人生方式, 指示一條永恆正確的幸福人生之道.
除此, 沒有比這更偉大或更慈悲的行為了.
Shakubuku enables others to give up their attachments to mistaken views, causing them to entertain doubts about their shallow way of living.
It is a noble act through which we teach others a true way of life and show them the eternal, correct course to a happy existence.
There is no greater or more deeply compassionate practice for a human being.
折伏是一項崇高的行為, 它教導他人真正的人生方式, 指示一條永恆正確的幸福人生之道.
除此, 沒有比這更偉大或更慈悲的行為了.
Shakubuku enables others to give up their attachments to mistaken views, causing them to entertain doubts about their shallow way of living.
It is a noble act through which we teach others a true way of life and show them the eternal, correct course to a happy existence.
There is no greater or more deeply compassionate practice for a human being.
星期四, 2月 14, 2008
今日指導 二月十四日
認真祈求是生命的韻律, 通過御本尊能使自身與宇宙的韻律冥合.
因而體驗功德, 並在生活中顯露才能, 這是與正確的祈求原理相一致的.
Earnest prayer becomes the rhythm of one's life, and through the Gohonzon, enables one to fuse with the rhythm of the universe.
As a result, one can experirnce benefit and manifest his capability in daily life, in accordance with the true principle of prayer.
因而體驗功德, 並在生活中顯露才能, 這是與正確的祈求原理相一致的.
Earnest prayer becomes the rhythm of one's life, and through the Gohonzon, enables one to fuse with the rhythm of the universe.
As a result, one can experirnce benefit and manifest his capability in daily life, in accordance with the true principle of prayer.
星期三, 2月 13, 2008
今日指導 二月十三日
我們的生命染有宿業與命運的污迹, 履以一層長久以來累積着的而未被消除的貪, 嗔, 痴, 慢, 疑.
不過, 當我們歸命御本尊時, 妙法將滲入我們的生命, 並排除不幸的泉源.
Our lives have been stained by karma and destiny from the past and encrusted with a layer of greed, anger, stupidity, arrogance and doubt, that has built up over a vast period of time without being cleaned away.
When we devote ourselves to the Gohonzon, however, the law of Myoho will function to penetrate our lives and clear away the source of unhappiness.
不過, 當我們歸命御本尊時, 妙法將滲入我們的生命, 並排除不幸的泉源.
Our lives have been stained by karma and destiny from the past and encrusted with a layer of greed, anger, stupidity, arrogance and doubt, that has built up over a vast period of time without being cleaned away.
When we devote ourselves to the Gohonzon, however, the law of Myoho will function to penetrate our lives and clear away the source of unhappiness.
星期二, 2月 12, 2008
今日指導 二月十二日
被宿命支配師最遺憾的.
不過, 當你繼續誠心地向御本尊唱題時, 你將能產生改善自身並建立一個朝向幸福人生的智慧.
這是同"以信代慧"的原理一致的.
To be swayed by one's destiny is most regrettable.
However, when you continue to chant daimoku to the Gohonzon sincerely, you will developthe wisdom to change yourself for the better and build a life that is directed towards happiness.
This is in accord with the principle of "substituting faith for wisdom"(ishin daie).
不過, 當你繼續誠心地向御本尊唱題時, 你將能產生改善自身並建立一個朝向幸福人生的智慧.
這是同"以信代慧"的原理一致的.
To be swayed by one's destiny is most regrettable.
However, when you continue to chant daimoku to the Gohonzon sincerely, you will developthe wisdom to change yourself for the better and build a life that is directed towards happiness.
This is in accord with the principle of "substituting faith for wisdom"(ishin daie).
星期一, 2月 11, 2008
今日指導 二月十一日
御書曰: "須成心之師, 勿以心為師."
與其以自身善變的"心"為本, 我們應該以基本的, 不變的妙法作為心之師.
這就是佛法重要的教義.
The gosho states, "Even if one should become the master of his mind, he should not make his mind the master of his life."
Instead of basing ourselves on our mind, which easily changes from moment to moment, we should make the fundamental, unchanging principle of Myoho the master of our mind.
This is the essential teaching of Buddhism.
與其以自身善變的"心"為本, 我們應該以基本的, 不變的妙法作為心之師.
這就是佛法重要的教義.
The gosho states, "Even if one should become the master of his mind, he should not make his mind the master of his life."
Instead of basing ourselves on our mind, which easily changes from moment to moment, we should make the fundamental, unchanging principle of Myoho the master of our mind.
This is the essential teaching of Buddhism.
今日指導 二月十日
如車之雙輪或鳥之雙翼, 題目應兼備信與行兩方面.
無疑地, 誠心向着御本尊唱題可得到功德.
但題目以外, 也應有正確的"行".
問題在於你是否能同樣地在廣宣流布上將自己奉獻於"行"這方面.
Your daimoku must include the two aspects of faith and practice, which are like the two wheels of a cart or the two wings of a bird.
Of course, it is important to chant daimoku to the Gohonzon with depth faith.
You will undoubtedly receieve benefit from doing so.
But it is also important that the daimoku you chant be accompanied by correct practice.
It is a question of whether you are equally devoted to practising for the sake of kosen-rufu.
無疑地, 誠心向着御本尊唱題可得到功德.
但題目以外, 也應有正確的"行".
問題在於你是否能同樣地在廣宣流布上將自己奉獻於"行"這方面.
Your daimoku must include the two aspects of faith and practice, which are like the two wheels of a cart or the two wings of a bird.
Of course, it is important to chant daimoku to the Gohonzon with depth faith.
You will undoubtedly receieve benefit from doing so.
But it is also important that the daimoku you chant be accompanied by correct practice.
It is a question of whether you are equally devoted to practising for the sake of kosen-rufu.
星期三, 2月 06, 2008
今日指導 二月九日
無論你目前有多痛苦, 請確信, 有了御本尊, 你一定能在人生長遠的道路上累積福運, 獲得幸福, 榮耀與勝利.
因此我堅決地鼓勵你體會真正的信心在於無論如何都能貫徹佛道修行至臨終一刻.
No matter how much you may be suffering now, please be convinced that in the long run you will definitely accumulate great fortune, happiness, glory and victory in your life with the Gohonzon.
Therefore, I strongly encourage you to realise that true faith lies in carrying out your practice of true Buddhism until the last moment of your life, no matter what.
因此我堅決地鼓勵你體會真正的信心在於無論如何都能貫徹佛道修行至臨終一刻.
No matter how much you may be suffering now, please be convinced that in the long run you will definitely accumulate great fortune, happiness, glory and victory in your life with the Gohonzon.
Therefore, I strongly encourage you to realise that true faith lies in carrying out your practice of true Buddhism until the last moment of your life, no matter what.
今日指導 二月八日
我們生於末法的五濁惡世, 對妙法的宣弘懷有熱忱的祈望.
大聖人曾說過"三障四魔競起, 賢者喜悅, 愚者退缩".
因為我們實踐信心, 因此障礙自然會出現.
如果我們以信心的立場來閱讀此段御文, 就會在生命深處感受到喜悅.
We were born onto the stage of this polluted world of the Latter Day of the Law, cherishing an earnest wish for the spread of Myoho.
The Daishonin stated, "The three obstacles and four devils will invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat."
Beacuse we practise faith, obstacles will naturally appear.
Then, if we read this passage from the standpoint of faith, we can feel joy in the depths of our lives.
大聖人曾說過"三障四魔競起, 賢者喜悅, 愚者退缩".
因為我們實踐信心, 因此障礙自然會出現.
如果我們以信心的立場來閱讀此段御文, 就會在生命深處感受到喜悅.
We were born onto the stage of this polluted world of the Latter Day of the Law, cherishing an earnest wish for the spread of Myoho.
The Daishonin stated, "The three obstacles and four devils will invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat."
Beacuse we practise faith, obstacles will naturally appear.
Then, if we read this passage from the standpoint of faith, we can feel joy in the depths of our lives.
今日指導 二月六日
信心是充實內心, 豐富智慧以及引向一個美滿生活的原動力, 從而為地域的繁榮作出貢獻.
名譽, 學歷或外表都不是幸福的保證.
最大的財富在所唱誦題目.
Faith is the source of power which enables one to become rich at heart, rich in wisdom and lead a prosperous daily life, thereby contributing to the prosperity of one's community.
Honour or fame in no way guarantees happiness.
Neither does academic achievement or physical appearance.
The greatest wealth lies in chanting daimoku.
名譽, 學歷或外表都不是幸福的保證.
最大的財富在所唱誦題目.
Faith is the source of power which enables one to become rich at heart, rich in wisdom and lead a prosperous daily life, thereby contributing to the prosperity of one's community.
Honour or fame in no way guarantees happiness.
Neither does academic achievement or physical appearance.
The greatest wealth lies in chanting daimoku.
星期二, 2月 05, 2008
星期一, 2月 04, 2008
今日指導 二月四日
當你不自惜身命, 持續一生的信心時, 你可以達到一生成佛.
那麼你能以跨越一世又一世的佛界為根本, 建立一個永不崩潰的"我".
如果你在半途放棄信心, 這個本應永遠發出光輝的佛界將被消滅.
When you persevere in faith throughout your life, without begrudging your life, you can attain Buddhahood in this lifetime.
Then you can build an etenally indestructible "self" based on the condition of Buddhahood that spans lifetime after lifetime.
If you give up your Buddhahood, which should shine on for eternity, will be extinguished.
那麼你能以跨越一世又一世的佛界為根本, 建立一個永不崩潰的"我".
如果你在半途放棄信心, 這個本應永遠發出光輝的佛界將被消滅.
When you persevere in faith throughout your life, without begrudging your life, you can attain Buddhahood in this lifetime.
Then you can build an etenally indestructible "self" based on the condition of Buddhahood that spans lifetime after lifetime.
If you give up your Buddhahood, which should shine on for eternity, will be extinguished.
今日指導 二月二日
正如人造衛星正確地跟隨一固定的宇宙軌道一般, 唱題與折伏將能使生命置於永恆的幸福軌道上.
因此, 為了你本身, 請繼續以希望與勇氣在信心的大道上邁步.
Just as a satellite percisely follows a fixed orbit in space, the practice of chanting daimoku and shakubuku will place one's life on an eternal "orbit" of happiness.
Therefore, for your own sake, please continue to travel the great path of faith with hope and courage.
因此, 為了你本身, 請繼續以希望與勇氣在信心的大道上邁步.
Just as a satellite percisely follows a fixed orbit in space, the practice of chanting daimoku and shakubuku will place one's life on an eternal "orbit" of happiness.
Therefore, for your own sake, please continue to travel the great path of faith with hope and courage.
星期五, 2月 01, 2008
星期四, 1月 31, 2008
今日指導 一月三十一日
儘管過去數年來, 為了廣宣流布而鞠躬盡瘁.
如果中途放棄信心, 那所完成的一切最終將功虧一簣.
事實上, 這就如一百乘以零等於零一般.
Regardless of the great pains which one may have taken for the sake of kosen-rufu over the course of many years, if at some point he abandons faith, everything that he has accomplished will in the end come to nothing.
In effect, it is like multiplying 100 by a factor of zero.
如果中途放棄信心, 那所完成的一切最終將功虧一簣.
事實上, 這就如一百乘以零等於零一般.
Regardless of the great pains which one may have taken for the sake of kosen-rufu over the course of many years, if at some point he abandons faith, everything that he has accomplished will in the end come to nothing.
In effect, it is like multiplying 100 by a factor of zero.
今日指導 一月三十日
日蓮大聖人的佛法是"下種"佛法, 其目的是在眾生的生命中播種成佛的種子, 即南無妙法蓮華經.
這種是為全人類創造永恆, 不崩潰的幸福的基礎的基本因素.
Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism is the Buddhism of "sowing"; its purpose is to plant the seed of enlightment, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, in the lives of all people on earth.
Herein lies the fundamental cause to create the foundation of lasting, indestructible happiness for all people.
這種是為全人類創造永恆, 不崩潰的幸福的基礎的基本因素.
Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism is the Buddhism of "sowing"; its purpose is to plant the seed of enlightment, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, in the lives of all people on earth.
Herein lies the fundamental cause to create the foundation of lasting, indestructible happiness for all people.
星期二, 1月 29, 2008
今日指導 一月二十九日
傲慢是生命的退化狀態, 而以法華經為榮是一種求道精神的表現.
Arrogance is a degradation of one's life, while pride in the Lotus Sutra is an expression of one's seeking spirit.
Arrogance is a degradation of one's life, while pride in the Lotus Sutra is an expression of one's seeking spirit.
星期一, 1月 28, 2008
今日指導 一月二十八日
無論面對什麼困難, 侮辱或中傷, 身為地涌菩薩眷屬的我們必須不受憤怒或仇恨動搖, 沈着與慈悲地宣弘佛法的正確教義與意思.
你應確信唯有通過佛法的不間斷努力, 悟達的生命境涯--佛界, 才能在生命中涌現出來.
As followers of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, we must propagate the correct teachings and meaning of Buddhism with composure and compassion, untouched by anger or animosity, no matter what difficulty, insult or calumny we may face.
You should be convinced that only through your ceaseless effort of propagation will the world of Buddhahood, the life-condition of enlightenment, manifest itself within your life.
你應確信唯有通過佛法的不間斷努力, 悟達的生命境涯--佛界, 才能在生命中涌現出來.
As followers of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, we must propagate the correct teachings and meaning of Buddhism with composure and compassion, untouched by anger or animosity, no matter what difficulty, insult or calumny we may face.
You should be convinced that only through your ceaseless effort of propagation will the world of Buddhahood, the life-condition of enlightenment, manifest itself within your life.
今日指導 一月二十七日
無論是個人或團體, 在工作場所的盡責表現, 會引向進步與繁榮.
相反地, 惡劣的表現無可避免地會導致失敗.
Conscientious performance in the work-place leads to progress and prosperity; be it for the individual or group.
In contrast, shoddy performance inevitably leads to failure.
相反地, 惡劣的表現無可避免地會導致失敗.
Conscientious performance in the work-place leads to progress and prosperity; be it for the individual or group.
In contrast, shoddy performance inevitably leads to failure.
星期六, 1月 26, 2008
今日指導 一月二十六日
唱誦題目與折伏將使你的生命處於永恆的幸福軌道上.
Chanting daimoku and doing shakubuku will set your life on an orbit of happiness which will last forever.
Chanting daimoku and doing shakubuku will set your life on an orbit of happiness which will last forever.
星期五, 1月 25, 2008
今日指導 一月二十五日
做任何事情都必須要有目標或目的.
若你在達成目標前就脫離軌道或半途而廢, 那麼, 無論你是如何認真地奮鬥, 你將無法感受完成任務的充實感.
In anything you do, you must have an objective or goal.
No matter how seriously you may strive to achieve it, if you deviate from that course or give up your effort halfway before you achieve the goal, you will never make the exuberant feeling of accomplishment your own.
若你在達成目標前就脫離軌道或半途而廢, 那麼, 無論你是如何認真地奮鬥, 你將無法感受完成任務的充實感.
In anything you do, you must have an objective or goal.
No matter how seriously you may strive to achieve it, if you deviate from that course or give up your effort halfway before you achieve the goal, you will never make the exuberant feeling of accomplishment your own.
星期四, 1月 24, 2008
今日指導 一月二十四日
不應眼光短淺地只顧加強自己的力量與展示自己的才能.
這樣做, 會妨礙廣宣流布的流動.
使廣宣流布如海浪迭起般, 強而有勁地前進的方法, 在於尋找具有才幹的人, 培養他們, 並將他們引向廣宣流布的目標上.
One must not be so narrow-minded as to seek only to increase his own strength or exhibit his capability.
Doing so will obstruct the flow of kosen-rufu.
The way to bring out a dynamic and powerful advance of kosen-rufu, like waves building upon waves lies in finding capable people, raising them and diverting them towards the goal of kosen-rufu.
這樣做, 會妨礙廣宣流布的流動.
使廣宣流布如海浪迭起般, 強而有勁地前進的方法, 在於尋找具有才幹的人, 培養他們, 並將他們引向廣宣流布的目標上.
One must not be so narrow-minded as to seek only to increase his own strength or exhibit his capability.
Doing so will obstruct the flow of kosen-rufu.
The way to bring out a dynamic and powerful advance of kosen-rufu, like waves building upon waves lies in finding capable people, raising them and diverting them towards the goal of kosen-rufu.
星期三, 1月 23, 2008
今日指導 一月二十三日
人生不乏考驗與苦難.
沒有障礙的生命是脆弱的.
不曾需要克服困難的人是不可靠的.
There is no such thing as a life without trials and tribulations.
A life without meeting obstacles is a weak one.
One cannot depend on someone who has not had to overcome difficulties.
沒有障礙的生命是脆弱的.
不曾需要克服困難的人是不可靠的.
There is no such thing as a life without trials and tribulations.
A life without meeting obstacles is a weak one.
One cannot depend on someone who has not had to overcome difficulties.
星期二, 1月 22, 2008
今日指導 一月二十二日
除非是基於日復一日, 每時每刻, 穩健與勤奮的努力的積聚, 成功就絕不是真實的.
Success can never be genuine unless it is based on the accumulation of steady and strenuous efforts, expended day by day and from moment to moment.
Success can never be genuine unless it is based on the accumulation of steady and strenuous efforts, expended day by day and from moment to moment.
星期一, 1月 21, 2008
今日指導 一月二十一日
在我們的組織中, 聽取那些不作勤行, 不參與廣宣流布活動的人所作出的批評是沒有必要的.
被他們的辱罵性言語所動搖是非常愚蠢的, 更何况, 這些言詞根本不值一顧.
In our organisation, there is no need to listen to the criticism of people who do not do gongyo and participate in activities for kosen-rufu.
It is very foolish to be swayed at all by their words, which are nothing more than abuse, and do not deserve the slightest heed.
被他們的辱罵性言語所動搖是非常愚蠢的, 更何况, 這些言詞根本不值一顧.
In our organisation, there is no need to listen to the criticism of people who do not do gongyo and participate in activities for kosen-rufu.
It is very foolish to be swayed at all by their words, which are nothing more than abuse, and do not deserve the slightest heed.
今日指導 一月二十日
通過家庭訪問, 將信心之光帶給不能出席活動的會友.
持之以恆的鼓勵, 有一天, 將匯集成一股喜悅的急流.
Through home visitation, bring the light of faith to members who cannot attend meetings.
Constant encouragement will accumulate and someday become a rushing river of joy.
持之以恆的鼓勵, 有一天, 將匯集成一股喜悅的急流.
Through home visitation, bring the light of faith to members who cannot attend meetings.
Constant encouragement will accumulate and someday become a rushing river of joy.
星期六, 1月 19, 2008
今日指導 一月十七日(補)
他人對你看法不應是你所關心的課題.
重要的是你如何評估自己以及對自己的生命感到幾份自豪, 當你以自己的信念, 誠懇地渡過一生, 你能以本身的存在作為最有價值的生活方式的典範.
What other people think of you should not be the object of your concern.
What is important is how you evaluate yourself and how much pride you can derive from your own life.
As you live your life sincerely according to your beliefs, you can exemplify the most valuable way of living to your own existence.
重要的是你如何評估自己以及對自己的生命感到幾份自豪, 當你以自己的信念, 誠懇地渡過一生, 你能以本身的存在作為最有價值的生活方式的典範.
What other people think of you should not be the object of your concern.
What is important is how you evaluate yourself and how much pride you can derive from your own life.
As you live your life sincerely according to your beliefs, you can exemplify the most valuable way of living to your own existence.
星期五, 1月 18, 2008
今日指導 一月十九日
擁有智識本身並不是幸福.
智識淵博其實個人對生命與社會發展的覺醒之基本條件.
然而, 你不應認為擁有智識與完全享有真正的幸福是相等的.
Having knowledge is not in itself happiness.
To have much knowledge is indeed, one essential condition for a personal awakening to life and the development of society.
Nevertheless, you should not consider having knowledge to be the same level as enjoying true happiness to the fullest.
智識淵博其實個人對生命與社會發展的覺醒之基本條件.
然而, 你不應認為擁有智識與完全享有真正的幸福是相等的.
Having knowledge is not in itself happiness.
To have much knowledge is indeed, one essential condition for a personal awakening to life and the development of society.
Nevertheless, you should not consider having knowledge to be the same level as enjoying true happiness to the fullest.
星期四, 1月 17, 2008
今日指導 一月十八日
千萬別忘記若在每一種際遇中, 都持有責任感與抱負, 你將能比以往多創造出二或三倍的價值.
Never forget that you can create two or three times as much value as before when you face each situation with a sense of responsibility and aspiration.
Never forget that you can create two or three times as much value as before when you face each situation with a sense of responsibility and aspiration.
星期三, 1月 16, 2008
今日指導 一月十六日
首先, 讓我們將心中的牆拆掉.
因為往往是我們本身決定自己的極限.
First of all, let's tear down any walls within our own minds.
For it is often the case that we ourselves determine our limits.
因為往往是我們本身決定自己的極限.
First of all, let's tear down any walls within our own minds.
For it is often the case that we ourselves determine our limits.
星期二, 1月 15, 2008
今日指導 一月十五日
生活在妙法的世界裡, 希望的太陽不斷地自我們心中升起, 使我們每刻都體會到生命的新黎明.
廣宣流布這一活動旨在建設一塊永恆和平之陽光照耀的輝煌之地.
它是一場擺脫痛苦與不幸的世界, 並換來幸福與平安之曙光的戰役.
When we dwell in the world of the Mystic Law, the sun of hope continually rises in our hearts and we experience a new dawning of life at each moment.
Kosen-rufu is an activity for the purpose of building a glorious land where shines the sun of eternal peace.
It is a battle to rid the world of misery and unhappiness, and call forth the dawn of happiness and security.
廣宣流布這一活動旨在建設一塊永恆和平之陽光照耀的輝煌之地.
它是一場擺脫痛苦與不幸的世界, 並換來幸福與平安之曙光的戰役.
When we dwell in the world of the Mystic Law, the sun of hope continually rises in our hearts and we experience a new dawning of life at each moment.
Kosen-rufu is an activity for the purpose of building a glorious land where shines the sun of eternal peace.
It is a battle to rid the world of misery and unhappiness, and call forth the dawn of happiness and security.
星期一, 1月 14, 2008
今日指導 一月十四日
無論遇到什麼困難, 你都應該繼續遵循自己希望與理想前進.
只要將此基本原理加以實踐, 在10年, 20年或50年後, 你將會發現, 憑藉妙法的力量, 你所有的祈願都已應驗.
No matter what difficulty you may encounter, you should continue to advance true to your hopes and ideals.
As long as you live up to this basic principle, ten, twenty or fifty years from now you will find that all your prayers have been answered thanks to the power of the Mystic Law.
只要將此基本原理加以實踐, 在10年, 20年或50年後, 你將會發現, 憑藉妙法的力量, 你所有的祈願都已應驗.
No matter what difficulty you may encounter, you should continue to advance true to your hopes and ideals.
As long as you live up to this basic principle, ten, twenty or fifty years from now you will find that all your prayers have been answered thanks to the power of the Mystic Law.
今日指導 一月十三日
擁有真正的信心意指無論發生什麼事都堅決朝著廣宣流布的目標前進, 絲毫不懷疑妙法.
To have true faith means to advance resolutely towards the goal of kosen-rufu, no matter what may happen, without doubting the Mystic Law in the least.
To have true faith means to advance resolutely towards the goal of kosen-rufu, no matter what may happen, without doubting the Mystic Law in the least.
星期六, 1月 12, 2008
今日指導 一月十二日
我們的人生目標與別人的迴然不同.
我們絕不被世俗的名譽與財富的追求所動.
對我們而言, 具有堅定的精神達成廣宣流布, 並且持著清新的信心態度, 使自己經常恢復生氣, 至為重要.
Our goal in life is completely different from that of others.
We are in no way motivated by the pursuit of worldly fame and fortune.
What matters to us is having the determined spirit to achieve kosen-rufu, always revitalizing ourselves with a fresh attitude in faith.
我們絕不被世俗的名譽與財富的追求所動.
對我們而言, 具有堅定的精神達成廣宣流布, 並且持著清新的信心態度, 使自己經常恢復生氣, 至為重要.
Our goal in life is completely different from that of others.
We are in no way motivated by the pursuit of worldly fame and fortune.
What matters to us is having the determined spirit to achieve kosen-rufu, always revitalizing ourselves with a fresh attitude in faith.
星期五, 1月 11, 2008
今日指導 一月十一日
有才能的人是一生獻身於信心的嚴謹態度與廣宣流布的人.
A capable person is one who embraces the rigours of faith and kosen-rufu with lifelong devotion.
A capable person is one who embraces the rigours of faith and kosen-rufu with lifelong devotion.
星期四, 1月 10, 2008
今日指導 一月十日
日蓮大聖人說, 貫徹信心到底最為重要, 而且只是對信心持之以恆, 現在與將來的一切願望最終必將實現.
無論如何都要繼續唱題, 這一點絕不可忘記.
Nichiren Daishonin says that the most important point is to be consistent in your faith, and that as long as you are consistent, all your desires of the present and future will eventually be fulfilled.
The thing you should never forget is to continue chanting daimoku no matter what.
無論如何都要繼續唱題, 這一點絕不可忘記.
Nichiren Daishonin says that the most important point is to be consistent in your faith, and that as long as you are consistent, all your desires of the present and future will eventually be fulfilled.
The thing you should never forget is to continue chanting daimoku no matter what.
星期三, 1月 09, 2008
今日指導 一月九日
鍛鍊的意思即真誠地致力於行學二道.
未經嚴格鍛鍊的人, 無法發揮其全部潛能, 也無法在生命的關鍵時刻作出明智之舉, 或完成大事.
一個缺乏鍛鍊的人, 在長期之下, 將會被人輕視, 並遭受痛苦.
Training means to dedicate ourselves sincerely to the two ways of practice and study.
A person who does not undergo rigorous training cannot be expected to express his full potential and act wisely at a crucial moment in life or to accomplish major undertakings.
A person who lacks training will, in the long run, be disregarded by others and experience painful suffering.
未經嚴格鍛鍊的人, 無法發揮其全部潛能, 也無法在生命的關鍵時刻作出明智之舉, 或完成大事.
一個缺乏鍛鍊的人, 在長期之下, 將會被人輕視, 並遭受痛苦.
Training means to dedicate ourselves sincerely to the two ways of practice and study.
A person who does not undergo rigorous training cannot be expected to express his full potential and act wisely at a crucial moment in life or to accomplish major undertakings.
A person who lacks training will, in the long run, be disregarded by others and experience painful suffering.
星期二, 1月 08, 2008
今日指導 一月八日
希望你在信心與生活兩方面永遠保持著一顆真挚, 誠實的心, 也希望你持著正確的人生觀與信心, 成為胸襟寬闊的人.
I hope that you will always maintain a sincere and honest mind both in your faith and in your life.
It is also my hope that, with a correct view of life and correct faith, you will become a person with a broad and magnanimous mind.
I hope that you will always maintain a sincere and honest mind both in your faith and in your life.
It is also my hope that, with a correct view of life and correct faith, you will become a person with a broad and magnanimous mind.
星期一, 1月 07, 2008
今日指導 一月七日
在碰到艱巨的困難時, 你或許絕望地感到一切都完了, 進而放棄一切.
然而, 你絕不應屈服於生活中的這類困難. 你非勝不可.
若你勝了, 你稍後將能以一股滿足感回顧自己曾經拼命掙扎過的日子.
When you encounter a severe difficulty, you may despairingly feel that it is the end of everything and give up.
However, you should never succumb to such difficulties in life. You must win by all means.
If you do you will later be able to look back with a feeling of satisfaction on your days of desperate struggle.
然而, 你絕不應屈服於生活中的這類困難. 你非勝不可.
若你勝了, 你稍後將能以一股滿足感回顧自己曾經拼命掙扎過的日子.
When you encounter a severe difficulty, you may despairingly feel that it is the end of everything and give up.
However, you should never succumb to such difficulties in life. You must win by all means.
If you do you will later be able to look back with a feeling of satisfaction on your days of desperate struggle.
星期日, 1月 06, 2008
星期六, 1月 05, 2008
今日指導 一月五日
無人可避免生, 老, 病, 死這四苦.
能夠平等地自一切眾生的生命中去除痛苦的就是妙法.
因此, 教導全人類御本尊體現妙法的法力與功德, 是我們的責任.
No one can avoid the sufferings of birth, old age, sickness and death.
It is the Mystic Law that is capable of eliminating suffering equally from the lives of all people.
For this reason, it is our responsibility to teach all mankind the power and benefit of the Gohonzon which embodies the Mystic Law.
能夠平等地自一切眾生的生命中去除痛苦的就是妙法.
因此, 教導全人類御本尊體現妙法的法力與功德, 是我們的責任.
No one can avoid the sufferings of birth, old age, sickness and death.
It is the Mystic Law that is capable of eliminating suffering equally from the lives of all people.
For this reason, it is our responsibility to teach all mankind the power and benefit of the Gohonzon which embodies the Mystic Law.
星期五, 1月 04, 2008
今日指導 一月四日
有些人認為, 就因為他們修行佛法, 他們的生意定會興隆, 他們就會成功.
這種短淺的想法顯示信心方面的懶散態度.
我們絕不應忘記, 只有繼續較他人更努力地工作與學習, 加強工作的掌握能力以及對生命充分了解, 我們的信心才能有所收穫.
Some people think just because they are practising Buddhism their business will prosper and they will succeed.
This kind of short-circuited thinking shows a lazy attitude in faith.
We should never forget that our faith will only bear fruit if we continue to work and study harder than other people to develop mastery in our work and a full understanding of life.
這種短淺的想法顯示信心方面的懶散態度.
我們絕不應忘記, 只有繼續較他人更努力地工作與學習, 加強工作的掌握能力以及對生命充分了解, 我們的信心才能有所收穫.
Some people think just because they are practising Buddhism their business will prosper and they will succeed.
This kind of short-circuited thinking shows a lazy attitude in faith.
We should never forget that our faith will only bear fruit if we continue to work and study harder than other people to develop mastery in our work and a full understanding of life.
星期四, 1月 03, 2008
星期三, 1月 02, 2008
恭賀池田先生八十大壽
2007年最後一天，是師弟會第一次集結，出席人數11人。
一年之內，各有困難，各有挑戰
一年之後，各有成長，各有勝利
弟子的一次又一次的勝利，不就是作為師匠的最佳禮物了嗎！
今天，是池田先生的八十生辰，作為弟子，充滿著決心，誓要與師匠一起迎向世界廣布第二幕，將日蓮大聖人佛法好好植根於自身心田，亦要把自己身在的廣布地區取得大勝利，成為佛國常寂光土。
衷心祝賀池田師匠與香峰子夫人
身體安康 福運滿盈
一年之內，各有困難，各有挑戰
一年之後，各有成長，各有勝利
弟子的一次又一次的勝利，不就是作為師匠的最佳禮物了嗎！
今天，是池田先生的八十生辰，作為弟子，充滿著決心，誓要與師匠一起迎向世界廣布第二幕，將日蓮大聖人佛法好好植根於自身心田，亦要把自己身在的廣布地區取得大勝利，成為佛國常寂光土。
衷心祝賀池田師匠與香峰子夫人
身體安康 福運滿盈
星期二, 1月 01, 2008
今日指導 一月一日
只有提高你的生命境涯, 才在生命中產生價值, 開發出勝利的光彩.
唯有在一生中為妙法與廣宣流布挺身而出才能讓你的存在綴以福運與功德.
Value is born and victory shines forth in your life only to the extent that you develop your life-condition.
Good fortune and benefit adorn your existence only to the extent that you live out your life exerting yourself for the sake of the Law and for the sake of kosen-rufu.
唯有在一生中為妙法與廣宣流布挺身而出才能讓你的存在綴以福運與功德.
Value is born and victory shines forth in your life only to the extent that you develop your life-condition.
Good fortune and benefit adorn your existence only to the extent that you live out your life exerting yourself for the sake of the Law and for the sake of kosen-rufu.
星期一, 12月 31, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 27
A person of faith seeks self mastery; a person of ambition or power seeks to control others.
A person of faith takes action, works hard and struggles to overcome his or her inner weakness; a person driven by a desire for power forces others to work for his or her own selfish purpose, never reflecting upon himself.
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When we are aware that each gesture and step we take is truly mystical and lives with greater thought and care.
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The highest offering to the Buddha is not to worship something reminiscent of the Buddha.
Rather, it is to inherit the Buddha's spirit.
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Who answers our prayers?
We do--through faith and efforts.
No one does it for us.
A person of faith takes action, works hard and struggles to overcome his or her inner weakness; a person driven by a desire for power forces others to work for his or her own selfish purpose, never reflecting upon himself.
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When we are aware that each gesture and step we take is truly mystical and lives with greater thought and care.
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The highest offering to the Buddha is not to worship something reminiscent of the Buddha.
Rather, it is to inherit the Buddha's spirit.
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Who answers our prayers?
We do--through faith and efforts.
No one does it for us.
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 26
It's important to remember that your prayers always reflect your state of life.
In that respect, prayer is a solemn means to raise your life-condition.
And to get exactly the results that you're praying for, it is crucial to make determined, single-minded efforts toward that goal.
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When we hear of a friend struggling somewhere, or that those in some other region or community are in difficulty or facing a daunting challenge, we send them our prayers as earnestly as if praying for our own happiness.
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Now, if you wish to attain Buddhahood, you have only to lower the banner of your arrogance, cast aside the staff of your anger, and devote yourself exclusively to the one vehicle of the Lotus Sutra.--Nichiren
In that respect, prayer is a solemn means to raise your life-condition.
And to get exactly the results that you're praying for, it is crucial to make determined, single-minded efforts toward that goal.
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When we hear of a friend struggling somewhere, or that those in some other region or community are in difficulty or facing a daunting challenge, we send them our prayers as earnestly as if praying for our own happiness.
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Now, if you wish to attain Buddhahood, you have only to lower the banner of your arrogance, cast aside the staff of your anger, and devote yourself exclusively to the one vehicle of the Lotus Sutra.--Nichiren
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 25
You must practice faith with abundant, deeply appreciative of even the slightest improvement!--Josei Toda
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In this egoistic world, to offer prayers and work hard for the happiness of others, as well as for oneself, is magnificent.
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Amid this harsh reality, people yearn from the depths of their beings to live with dignity and for their lives to have meaning, and they make efforts toward that end.
The product of these human yearnings, these prayers, is religion.
Religion was born from prayer.
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In this egoistic world, to offer prayers and work hard for the happiness of others, as well as for oneself, is magnificent.
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Amid this harsh reality, people yearn from the depths of their beings to live with dignity and for their lives to have meaning, and they make efforts toward that end.
The product of these human yearnings, these prayers, is religion.
Religion was born from prayer.
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 24
It's natural for prayers to center on your own desires and dreams.
There's no need to pretend that you're praying for something lofty when you're not.
By praying naturally, without affection or reservation, for what you seek most of all, you'll gradually come to develop a higher and more expansive life-condition.
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Compassion is the very soul of Buddhism.
To pray for others, making their problems and anguish our own; to embrace those who are suffering, becoming their greatest ally; to continue giving them our support and encouragement until they become truly happy--it is in such humanistic actions that Nichiren Buddhism lives and breathes.
There's no need to pretend that you're praying for something lofty when you're not.
By praying naturally, without affection or reservation, for what you seek most of all, you'll gradually come to develop a higher and more expansive life-condition.
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Compassion is the very soul of Buddhism.
To pray for others, making their problems and anguish our own; to embrace those who are suffering, becoming their greatest ally; to continue giving them our support and encouragement until they become truly happy--it is in such humanistic actions that Nichiren Buddhism lives and breathes.
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 23
How, then, can we come to perceive that there is no difference between our minds and the Buddha's mind?
Only through our human powers of faith and practice.
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A person of deep prayer is never deadlocked.
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Buddhism aims to make people free in the most profound sense; its purpose is not to restrict or constrain.
Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is a right, not an obligation.
Only through our human powers of faith and practice.
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A person of deep prayer is never deadlocked.
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Buddhism aims to make people free in the most profound sense; its purpose is not to restrict or constrain.
Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is a right, not an obligation.
星期五, 12月 28, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 22
To pray each time we face a problem, overcoming it and elevating our life-condition as a result--this is the path of "changing earthly desires into enlightenment" taught in Nichiren Buddhism.
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Faith is not dependent on ceremonies and formalities.
It is a struggle to transform our very being.
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It is our efforts to pray for and help another person to become happy that represent the foremost popular movement and that directly contribute to the creation of a truly democratic society.
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To effort prayers is to conduct a dialogue, an exchange, with the universe.
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Therefore, we know that the prayers offered by a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra will be answered just as an echo answer a sound.--Nichiren
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For people who embrace Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, to worry about friends and pray for their happiness comes naturally.
We should not forget just how noble such efforts are.
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Faith is not dependent on ceremonies and formalities.
It is a struggle to transform our very being.
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It is our efforts to pray for and help another person to become happy that represent the foremost popular movement and that directly contribute to the creation of a truly democratic society.
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To effort prayers is to conduct a dialogue, an exchange, with the universe.
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Therefore, we know that the prayers offered by a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra will be answered just as an echo answer a sound.--Nichiren
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For people who embrace Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, to worry about friends and pray for their happiness comes naturally.
We should not forget just how noble such efforts are.
星期四, 12月 27, 2007
星期三, 12月 26, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 21
Buddhism means putting the teachings into practice.
Practice equals faith.
With sincere prayer and action, our desires cannot possibly fail to be fulfilled.
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Earnestly pray to take action each day, encouraging people at every opportunity.
It is important to encourage those we come in contact with, even with just a single word or phrase.
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Those who chant Myoho-renge-kyo [the title of the Lotus Sutra] even without understanding its meaning realize not only the heart of the Lotus Sutra, but also the "main cord," or essential principle of the Buddha's lifetime teaching.--Nichiren
Practice equals faith.
With sincere prayer and action, our desires cannot possibly fail to be fulfilled.
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Earnestly pray to take action each day, encouraging people at every opportunity.
It is important to encourage those we come in contact with, even with just a single word or phrase.
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Those who chant Myoho-renge-kyo [the title of the Lotus Sutra] even without understanding its meaning realize not only the heart of the Lotus Sutra, but also the "main cord," or essential principle of the Buddha's lifetime teaching.--Nichiren
星期二, 12月 25, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 20
Buddhism is not a religion that closes its eyes to people suffering; it is a teaching that opens people's eyes.
To turn away our eyes from the contradictions of society and rid ourselves of all worldly thoughts is not the way of Buddhist practice.
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A coward cannot have any of his prayer answered.--Nichiren
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The power of prayer is the decisive means for overcoming periods of stagnation or difficulty.
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By continuing to pray, you can reflect on yourself with unflinching honesty and begin to move your life in a positive direction on the path of earnest, steady effort.
To turn away our eyes from the contradictions of society and rid ourselves of all worldly thoughts is not the way of Buddhist practice.
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A coward cannot have any of his prayer answered.--Nichiren
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The power of prayer is the decisive means for overcoming periods of stagnation or difficulty.
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By continuing to pray, you can reflect on yourself with unflinching honesty and begin to move your life in a positive direction on the path of earnest, steady effort.
星期一, 12月 24, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 19
As human beings, let us reach beyond our small, limited selves and attain an all-encompassing state of being, our hearts communing with the vast universe.
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There's no limit to how many things we can pray about.
It just means that the more desires we have, the more sincere and abundant our prayer will be.
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To pray, ponder and move for the sake of people's happiness is to awaken real sincerity.
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Prayer is the key.
The important thing is to pray with steadfast determination.
There is nothing more powerful than prayer.
This is not mere theory.
Without prayer, all our efforts will ultimately get us nowhere.
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Prayer becomes manifest in action, and action has to be backed up by prayer.
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There's no limit to how many things we can pray about.
It just means that the more desires we have, the more sincere and abundant our prayer will be.
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To pray, ponder and move for the sake of people's happiness is to awaken real sincerity.
******
Prayer is the key.
The important thing is to pray with steadfast determination.
There is nothing more powerful than prayer.
This is not mere theory.
Without prayer, all our efforts will ultimately get us nowhere.
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Prayer becomes manifest in action, and action has to be backed up by prayer.
星期日, 12月 23, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 18
When you bring forth your Buddhahood by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, your passionate nature will become your impetus for progress, a strong sense of justice and a burning desire to help other people.
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The true spirit of meditation lies in manifesting our innate wisdom in society and resolutely struggling for the happiness of ourselves and others, and to construct a better society.
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May all beings be happy!
Whether he stands, walks, sits, or lies down, as long as he is awake, he should develop this mindfulness.
This they say is the noblest living here.--Shakyamuni
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When a stalemate arises we must first pray, then take action.
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The true spirit of meditation lies in manifesting our innate wisdom in society and resolutely struggling for the happiness of ourselves and others, and to construct a better society.
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May all beings be happy!
Whether he stands, walks, sits, or lies down, as long as he is awake, he should develop this mindfulness.
This they say is the noblest living here.--Shakyamuni
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When a stalemate arises we must first pray, then take action.
星期六, 12月 22, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 17
One thing is certain: That is that the power of belief, the power of thought, will move reality in the direction of what we believe and conceive of it.
If you really believe you can do something, you can.
That is fact.
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Prayer are invisible, but if we pray steadfastly, they will definitely effect clear results in our lives and surroundings over time.
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Compose your life patiently with the power of faith.
Direct your efforts into this channel.
Once you realize that complaining is useless, you can chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo in earnest.--Jose Toda
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There are many elements involved in a prayer being answered, but the important thing is to keep praying until it is.
If you really believe you can do something, you can.
That is fact.
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Prayer are invisible, but if we pray steadfastly, they will definitely effect clear results in our lives and surroundings over time.
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Compose your life patiently with the power of faith.
Direct your efforts into this channel.
Once you realize that complaining is useless, you can chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo in earnest.--Jose Toda
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There are many elements involved in a prayer being answered, but the important thing is to keep praying until it is.
星期五, 12月 21, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 16
The struggle we go through to have our prayers answered makes us stronger.
If we were to immediately get everything we prayed for, we would become spoiled and decadent.
We would lead indolent lives, devoid of any hard work or struggle.
As a result, we would become shallow human beings.
What, then, would be the point of faith?
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There are no rules governing how we should pray.
There's no need to be something we aren't.
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Buddhism is reason.
Our prayers cannot be answered if we fail to make efforts appropriate to our situation.
If we were to immediately get everything we prayed for, we would become spoiled and decadent.
We would lead indolent lives, devoid of any hard work or struggle.
As a result, we would become shallow human beings.
What, then, would be the point of faith?
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There are no rules governing how we should pray.
There's no need to be something we aren't.
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Buddhism is reason.
Our prayers cannot be answered if we fail to make efforts appropriate to our situation.
星期四, 12月 20, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 15
No matter how earnestly Nichiren prays for you, if you lack faith, it will be like trying to set fire to wet tinder.
Spur yourself to muster the power of faith.--Nichiren
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We need a higher sense of purpose, and when we have a higher sense of purpose, our prayer about personal matters are more easily answered.
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Wisdom emerges through prayer.
Victory emerges through wisdom.
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What was Shakyamuni Buddha's most ardent prayer?
It was for all people to become happy.
Spur yourself to muster the power of faith.--Nichiren
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We need a higher sense of purpose, and when we have a higher sense of purpose, our prayer about personal matters are more easily answered.
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Wisdom emerges through prayer.
Victory emerges through wisdom.
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What was Shakyamuni Buddha's most ardent prayer?
It was for all people to become happy.
星期三, 12月 19, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 14
Because Buddhism entails practie, tenacious efforts are required, but these are all for your own sake.
If you want to have great benefits or to develop a profound state of life, you should exert yourself accordingly.
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Prayer in Nichiren Buddhism is not something with which to merely console ourselves in the face of hardships or a diversion from worries; it helps us create genuine fulfillment from our innermost core and bring about concrete positive results in our daily lives.
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Even if your prayer doesn't produce concrete results immediately, you continual prayer will at some time manifest itself in a form greater than you had ever hoped.
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By chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we humbly praise the Buddha, which means we are automatically praising and reinforcing to the utmost our own Buddhahood.
If you want to have great benefits or to develop a profound state of life, you should exert yourself accordingly.
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Prayer in Nichiren Buddhism is not something with which to merely console ourselves in the face of hardships or a diversion from worries; it helps us create genuine fulfillment from our innermost core and bring about concrete positive results in our daily lives.
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Even if your prayer doesn't produce concrete results immediately, you continual prayer will at some time manifest itself in a form greater than you had ever hoped.
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By chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we humbly praise the Buddha, which means we are automatically praising and reinforcing to the utmost our own Buddhahood.
星期二, 12月 18, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 13
Through intense prayer, we can significantly transform our destiny, as well as the destiny of our families and society.
It is vital to pray with resolute conviction.
Prayer stimulates wisdom and fills us with life force.
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Those who are most strongly resolved to win will definitely do so in the end.
The power that fuels this resolve is prayer; it is our faith.
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We practice Buddhism to make our prayers and dreams come true and to achieve the greatest possible happiness.
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Prayer is a struggle to expand our lives.
It is vital to pray with resolute conviction.
Prayer stimulates wisdom and fills us with life force.
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Those who are most strongly resolved to win will definitely do so in the end.
The power that fuels this resolve is prayer; it is our faith.
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We practice Buddhism to make our prayers and dreams come true and to achieve the greatest possible happiness.
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Prayer is a struggle to expand our lives.
星期一, 12月 17, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 12
Meditation for its own sake is absurd.
Shakyamuni clearly explains that true meditation is not solitary contemplation beneath a tree but playing an active role in society while embracing the truth.
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Since the thoughts or ideas that come to mind as we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo represent issues that concern us at the moment, we should not consider them extraneous.
Instead, we should pray earnestly about each one, whatever it may be .
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Nevertheless, even though you chant and believe in Myoho-renge-kyo, if you think the Law is outside yourself, you are embracing not the Mystic Law but an inferior teaching.--Nichiren
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Just as a soft voice can be transformed into a booming voice through the use of a good megaphone, when we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with heartfelt prayer, we can move the entire universe.
Shakyamuni clearly explains that true meditation is not solitary contemplation beneath a tree but playing an active role in society while embracing the truth.
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Since the thoughts or ideas that come to mind as we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo represent issues that concern us at the moment, we should not consider them extraneous.
Instead, we should pray earnestly about each one, whatever it may be .
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Nevertheless, even though you chant and believe in Myoho-renge-kyo, if you think the Law is outside yourself, you are embracing not the Mystic Law but an inferior teaching.--Nichiren
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Just as a soft voice can be transformed into a booming voice through the use of a good megaphone, when we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with heartfelt prayer, we can move the entire universe.
星期六, 12月 15, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Prayer 11
Genuine faith is a sword of belief and conviction that cuts through all suffering.
It is a bright light of hope that illuminates the darkness and confusion.
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A sense of responsibility arises from prayer and action, which in turn further deepen our sense of responsibility.
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Though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun rise in the west, it could never come about the prayers of the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra would go unanswered.--Nichiren
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Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the wellspring of the universe and the fundamental power of life.
It is the ultimate expression of wisdom and the foundation of all laws and principles.
It is a bright light of hope that illuminates the darkness and confusion.
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A sense of responsibility arises from prayer and action, which in turn further deepen our sense of responsibility.
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Though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun rise in the west, it could never come about the prayers of the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra would go unanswered.--Nichiren
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Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the wellspring of the universe and the fundamental power of life.
It is the ultimate expression of wisdom and the foundation of all laws and principles.
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